CPSC recall 06-201, announced June 29, 2006, covers Porter-Cable Cordless Brad Nailer (about 25,000 units). The nailer can eject a nail while the switch is in the "off" position, if the trigger is pulled and it is placed on a surface. The notice cites 2 incident reports and 2 injuries. Consumers should stop using the nailer immediately and contact Porter-Cable to receive free caution labels and an instruction manual insert. Recall contact: call (800) 940-3126, or go to www.Porter-cable.com.
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Affected model numbers
Model number BN200V12 is located on the name plate on the magazine of the unit.
Which products are included?
The nailer is used to drive nails into wood. Model number BN200V12 is located on the name plate on the magazine of the unit. "Porter+Cable" is printed on the nailer's motor housing.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The nailer can eject a nail while the switch is in the "off" position, if the trigger is pulled and it is placed on a surface. This can pose a serious injury to consumers or bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
Porter-Cable has received two reports of injuries, including puncture wounds to the leg and back, requiring surgical removal of the nail.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the nailer immediately and contact Porter-Cable to receive free caution labels and an instruction manual insert.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Porter-Cable Cordless Brad
- Manufacturer
- Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn.
- Product type
- Nailers
- Recall number
- 06-201
- Units
- About 25,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from September 2001 through December 2005 for between $230 and $280.
Porter-Cable Cordless Brad Nailer
CPSC product type: Nailers
Recall contact information
For more information, call Porter-Cable toll-free at (800) 940-3126 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Porter-cable.com
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